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Pharmacy Technician

BECOME A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IN ONE SEMESTER!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Complete our nationally recognized program in only 16 weeks! The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a pharmacy technician in a variety of healthcare settings. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical coursework with hands-on training to prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and to meet industry standards. Students will gain proficiency in medication preparation, pharmacy law, ethics, drug classifications, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy operations.

The program is nationally recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB.) Students who successfully complete the program earn a Certificate of Completion from the college. Courses are noncredit (zero units) and tuition-free. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks, if required. 

FALL 2025 SCHEDULE 

This Fall 2025, students can choose to enroll in either the daytime or evening program. Students are encouraged to register for all seven courses in one semester. 

 

DAYTIME PROGRAM 

CRN

​Course ID

​Course Name

​Dates

​Days

​Time

​Location

25217 

PHMT A030N

Pharmacy Technician Foundations

8/25 - 10/18

Mon/Wed

8:30 am - 10:35 am

C&L 110

25218

PHMT A040N

Pharmacology and Medication Management

8/25 - 10/18 Tues/Thurs 10:00 am - 12:30 pm C&L 110

25221

PHMT A050N

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

8/25 - 10/18 Mon/Wed 11:00 am - 12:25 pm C&L 110

25222

PHMT A060N

Pharmacy Calculations

8/25 - 12/13 Tues/Thurs 8:30 am - 9:55 am C&L 110

25224 

PHMT A070N

Pharmacy Operations and Distribution Systems

10/20 - 12/13 Mon/Wed 8:30 am - 12:45 pm C&L 110

25226

PHMT A080N

Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding

10/20 - 12/13 Tues/Thurs 10:05 am - 12:25 pm C&L 110
25235 PHMT A090N PTCE Preparation 10/24 - 11/14 Friday 8:30 am - 10:35 am C&L 110

 

EVENING + SATURDAY PROGRAM

CRN Course ID Course Name Dates Days Time Location
25233

PHMT A030N

Pharmacy Technician Foundations

8/25 - 10/18 Mon/Wed 6:00 pm - 8:05 pm C&L 110
25219

PHMT A040N

Pharmacology and Medication Management

8/25 - 10/18 Tues/Thurs 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm C&L 110
25234

PHMT A050N

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

8/25 - 10/18 Mon/Wed 8:15 pm - 9:40 pm C&L 110
25223

PHMT A060N

Pharmacy Calculations

10/20 - 12/13 Mon/Wed 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm C&L 110
25225

PHMT A070N

Pharmacy Operations and Distribution Systems

8/25 - 12/13 Saturday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm C&L 110
25227

PHMT A080N

Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding

10/20 - 12/13 Tues/Thurs 5:30 pm - 7:50 pm  C&L 110
25229

PHMT A090N

PTCE Preparation

10/20 - 12/13 Tuesday 8:00 pm - 9:05 pm C&L 110

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Visit the online Course Catalog for course descriptions. 

 

CALIFORNIA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Students are responsible for applying for their Pharmacy Technician License in the state they intend to work. The California State Board of Pharmacy requires individuals are 18 years of age or older, have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a valid Social Security number or ITIN. Applicants will be required to pay an application fee and complete a background check (Live Scan.) For the license application, instructions, and additional information, please visit the California State Board of Pharmacy website. 

CONTACT US

Adult Education Office

Phone: (714) 432-6897

Email: adulteducation@occ.cccd.edu

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